Full Day Masada Trip From Tel Aviv

Cable Car At Masada, Israel

Highlights

Explore Masada, an ancient fortress

Dead Sea (Israel), Masada, Tel Aviv

nature, archaeological, historical

Private Tour

1 Day

Medium

English, Hebrew

Description

Drive from Tel Aviv to the historical fortress of Masada, via the Judean wilderness. Explore the ruins atop the cliff and descend by cable car to relax in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea on this one day trip.

Itinerary

Tel Aviv to Masada Trip
- Depart from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea area in the early morning.
- Drive through the Judean Wilderness, past the desert oasis of Ein Gedi with its lush greenery and cool waterfalls.
- Discover the unique and flourishing flora and fauna of this area.
- Catch a glimpse of a few beautiful Ibex and Hyrax, hiding in the surrounding mountains.
- Arrive at Masada, and ascend to the clifftop Masada fortress by cable car.
- Listen to the dramatic story of Zealots, who held off the Roman legions for three years after the temple was destroyed, as the rebellion ended elsewhere.
- Learn about the spirit of the Jews who were willing to end their lives rather than become slaves of the Romans.
- Discover the outlines of the Roman encampments from the top of Masada.
- Proceed to one of the beaches in the Dead Sea area.
- Experience a therapeutic dip in the mineral-rich waters.
- Drive-by "The Inn of The Good Samaritan", mentioned in one of the parables Jesus teachings.
  Drive back to Tel Aviv.